nd preached the marvels of his coming, and made known his
sufferings on the Cross whereby we were saved, and the power of his
Resurrection, and his Ascension into heaven. Moreover he declared the
terrible day of his dreadful second coming, and the bliss laid up for
the righteous, and the punishments awaiting sinners. All these truths
he expounded with kindly mien and gentle words. For he was not minded
to be reverenced and feared for the grandeur of his power and kingly
magnificence, but rather for his humility and meekness. Hereby also he
more easily drew all men unto himself, being verily marvellous in his
acts, and equitable and modest in spirit. Wherefore his power, being
strongly reinforced by his gentleness and equity, caused all men to
yield themselves to his words.

What wonder, then, if, in a little while, all his subjects, in city or
country, were so well initiated into his inspired teachings, that they
renounced the errors of their many gods, and broke away from idolatrous
drink-offerings and abominations, and were joined to the true faith and
were created anew by his doctrine, and added to the household of
Christ? And all, who for fear of Ioasaph's father had been shut up in
mountains and dens, priests and monks, and some few bishops, came forth
from their hiding places and resorted to him gladly. He himself would
meet and receive with honour those who had fallen upon such tribulation
and distress, for Christ his sake, and bring them to his own palace,
washing their feet, and cleansing their matted hair, and ministering to
them in every way. Then he dedicated his newly built church, and
therein appointed for chief-priest one of the bishops that had suffered
much, and had lost his own see, on account of his faith in Christ, an
holy man, and learned in the canons of the Church, whose heart was
fulfilled with heavenly zeal. And forthwith, when he had made ready a
rude font, he bade baptize them that were turning to Christ. And so
they were baptized, first the rulers and the men in authority; next,
the soldiers on service and the rest of the multitude. And they that
were baptized not only received health in their souls, but indeed as
many as were afflicted with bodily ailments and imperfections cast off
all their trouble, and came up from the holy font pure in soul, and
sound in body, reaping an harvest of health for soul and body alike.

Wherefore also from all quarters multitudes flocked to King Ioa